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Dr. Akilah Weber holds a deep commitment and track record of improving lives across
San Diego.

DR. AKILAH WEBER FOR STATE SENATE

WHY I AM RUNNING FOR STATE SENATE

I am profoundly aware of how social factors impact one’s health and the health of a community. The reality is their are many the disparities that exist in our society, including access to good healthcare, equal educational opportunities, continuing racial injustices and economic disparities. I am running to continue the fight to truly eliminate these disparities and improve the health of our families, the health of our community, and the health of our democracy. 

I ran for State Assembly and La Mesa City Council because we needed a leader who would serve the residents, advocate on their behalf, and bring transparency to City government. I was honored that the residents of the 79th Assembly District and La Mesa believed I would be that leader, and together we have worked to make San Diego better for all residents. I am ready to do this with all of the residents of the 39th Senate District. 

WHY WE ARE SUPPORTING DR. WEBER

ABOUT DR. WEBER

Dr. Akilah Weber was very fortunate that her parents, Dr. Shirley Weber and the late Hon. Daniel Weber, instilled in her the values of service, community, and advocacy. Growing up in the 39th Senate District, helped her intimately understand the continuing challenges of people of color and underserved communities in California. Being an African American woman in a non-minority, male dominated field made her an advocate for the elimination of inequities before she ever entered the political arena.  

Through Dr. Weber’s leadership, Rady’s Children Hospital became a site where adolescent females could get free, confidential care. In fact, Dr. Weber founded the Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Division at Rady Children’s Hospital and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of OB/GYN at UCSD.

"It is an honor to fight for the residents of the district where I was born, raised, educated, and now live with my family."

  • As Assemblymember, Dr. Weber has authored 12 bills that have been signed into law, including important legislation to protect the health of K-12 students, expand access to contraceptive care, keep customer service jobs in California, and improve medical practices for victims of domestic violence.
  • Dr. Weber is the Co-Chair of the Assembly Ethics Committee. 
  • Dr. Weber became the first African American elected City Councilmember for the city of La Mesa.
  • Prior to her election to the Assembly, Dr. Weber served on the La Mesa City Council, where she worked to implement the city’s Climate Action Plan and championed the creation of both a Community Police Oversight Board and the La Mesa homelessness task force

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